Thats a first ... While busy connecting a transformer ... I noticed a label on the plug top ... it states ... "3 amp rating"

Now i know while plugs tops are catching on fire when used for tumble ... kettles ... toasters ... aircons.

I was under the impression that a 16 amp plug top is rated to 16 amps ... when purchasing plug tops ...i have noticed the wholesaler has tried to supply hollow plug brass coated plug tops

It is becoming more and more to buy electrical equipment ... from hollow plug tops to tinned copper wiring (now i check the wire with a lighter ... if it glows red ... its generally ok) ... to hard plastic coated surfix and twin+E.